Sat.Jan 20, 2024 - Fri.Jan 26, 2024

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How DOJ's Safe Harbor Policy Rewards Honesty Within M&A Deals

JD Supra: Mergers

Be you a merger and acquisition attorney, corporate compliance officer, or counsel to an acquiring entity or target entity, you should review the Department of Justice’s new Merger and Acquisition Safe Harbor Policy (“Policy”) to enhance your law firm’s diligence process, to educate your company’s compliance personnel, and/or to incorporate procedures to report criminal conduct in your company’s operation standards.

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Was HPE’s $14B Juniper acquisition a wise move?

TechCrunch: M&A

As you’ll see, the companies think the numbers look pretty good, and they really do match up well (so long as HPE doesn’t mess it up). © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Your Cohesive Team Can Move Together

H. Friedman Search

Man has been and always will be a social animal. We like to be around people. The recluse of society is shunned, but the social ones are enamored. As 2024 has started, individual bond counsels and public finance bankers don’t want to make a move themselves. However, they would readily engage if they had a cohesive team move together. This is definitely a trend that I have seen increasing since we are at the tail end of the COVID experience.

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Boeing’s Problems Started Long Before the Alaska Airlines Mishap

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The aircraft company is paying the price for a shift in its corporate culture made decades ago.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Meta to Pay ILS 25 Million for Failing to Report Mergers

JD Supra: Mergers

A few days ago, the Israel Competition Authority’s Director General announced she had reached an agreement with Meta Platforms Inc. (owner of Facebook and Instagram). Under the agreement, Meta undertook to pay the State treasury ILS 25 million and to report every merger it carries out in Israel to the ICA. By: Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

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JPMorgan sees Tesla dropping another 30%, says falling profits don't support high valuation

CNBC: Investing

Analyst Ryan Brinkman cut JPMorgan's stock price target for Tesla to $130, which would imply about 30% downside from Thursday's close of $182.63.

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The Baltimore Sun’s New Owner Has the Newsroom on Edge

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The news that David D. Smith, the executive chairman of the conservative Sinclair Broadcast Group, had bought The Sun has generated alarm inside and outside the newsroom.

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Governance Insights: 10 Trends that GCs and Boards Need to Know

JD Supra: Mergers

The latest edition of Davies’ Governance Insights is now available. In this issue, we explore 10 important trends that will help general counsel and boards navigate the year ahead. In order to help you with your strategic and compliance planning, we discuss issues including the re-emergence of shareholder activism, the continuing advance of artificial intelligence (AI), environmental disclosure obligations for public companies, new mandatory tax reporting rules and recent court decisions.

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Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood adds more than $32 million worth of Tesla shares amid 12% sell-off

CNBC: Investing

Ark Invest piled into Tesla shares Thursday as the EV company sold off drastically after weak earnings and a slowdown warning.

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Pressure BioSciences Announces Closing of Uncle Bud’s Acquisition in All-Stock Transaction, Completing UltraShear Nanoemulsions Forward Integration with World Class Marketing & Sales

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Pressure BioSciences Completes Acquisition of Uncle Bud's Hemp.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Macy’s Rejects Takeover Bid, but Remains ‘Open to Opportunities’

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The retailer, which has struggled to increase its sales as shoppers cut back, acknowledged that it had received an unsolicited buyout offer, which it said ‘lacks compelling value.

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The year in review – a close look at China’s merger control since the amendment of the Anti-Monopoly Law

JD Supra: Mergers

Looking back on the year 2023, this alert aims to give an update on the state of play in Chinese merger control. In particular, it looks at how merger control has evolved since China’s main antitrust statute – the Anti-Monopoly Law – was amended for the first time in summer 2022. We will look at the string of important decisions by China’s antitrust regulator adopted over the past few months, as well as new or planned AML implementing rules in the merger control field.

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Nvidia is now 'deeply overbought' and due for 'consolidation,' says chart analyst

CNBC: Investing

Nvidia looks poised for a pullback after its recent run, according to Wolfe Research.

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As China’s Markets Stumble, Japan Rises Toward Record

The New York Times: Banking

A change in perception among investors about China and Japan is one of the biggest themes in the markets right now.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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01-26-2024 Newsletter: When You Need to Return Cash in order to Raise More

OfficeHours

When You Need to Return Cash in order to Raise More original article sourced by Ryan Gould, Bloomberg, sourced link above The world’s private equity firms have cash to burn. First, they want to earn. Buyout houses from Thoma Bravo to Permira are putting portfolio company sales high on the agenda for early 2024, as the industry seeks to return money to investors after a challenging period for exiting holdings.

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It’s That Time of Year: Announcement of the New Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Filing Thresholds

JD Supra: Mergers

The Hart-Scott-Rodino Act (“HSR”) requires that transactions over a certain value be reported at least 30 days prior to closing to the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (“DOJ,” collectively, the “Agencies”). The FTC adjusts the HSR reporting thresholds annually based on the change in gross national product.

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Surging U.S. oil production may set a record in 2024, shielding consumers from Mideast war and pressuring OPEC

CNBC: Investing

By the end of last year, the U.S. was producing more oil than any other country in history, according to S&P.

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Is Cryptocurrency Like Stocks and Bonds? Courts Move Closer to an Answer.

The New York Times: Banking

Federal judges are weighing whether digital currencies should be subject to the same rules as stocks and bonds. The outcome could shape crypto’s future in the U.S.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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01-21-2024 Newsletter: Work with a Coach Today to see 2x the amount of Recruiting Opportunities

OfficeHours

Learning how to get the interview is part of the prep. “Can I just break into investment banking or private equity?” I’ve gotten the question a couple of times from various individuals (call it individuals later in their careers who want to switch to investment banking or private equity)… Now for them, I can’t just recommend purchasing our $255 Investment Banking Course or our $299 Private Equity Course … A Course is just not simply going to get you a job, it just won’t.

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FTC Announces Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Thresholds and Filing Fees for 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Seyfarth Synopsis: On January 22, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that the 2024 threshold for applying the size-of-parties test of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act will increase from $111.4 million to $119.5 million. Deals that exceed this $119.5 million threshold may need to be reported to the FTC and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) depending on the size of the parties to the transaction as measured by the volume of their sales or the value of their assets.

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Mark McRae: From Casino Boss to Deal Maker: Lessons in Business and Acquisitions

How2Exit

b' E180: Mark McRae: From Casino Boss to Deal Maker: Lessons in Business and Acquisitions - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Mark McRae is a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor with over 30 years of experience in the business world. Originally from Scotland, Mark started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age by selling items in the market.

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Algorithmic trading: Smarter than ever?

The TRADE

In the dynamic realm of the financial markets, the introduction of technology has proven to be a catalyst for transformative change, overhauling existing trading strategies. Among the wide range of advancements, algorithmic trading has revolutionised how financial instruments are bought and sold. As markets become increasingly complex and interconnected, the need for speed, precision, and automation has become paramount.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Analyst Dan Ives blasts Tesla, calls earnings a 'train wreck' and cuts price target

CNBC: Investing

The analyst told clients that Tesla's botched earnings call has shaken Wedbush's near-term confidence in the company's story.

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HSR Act Threshold Update

JD Supra: Mergers

On January 22, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the Revised Jurisdictional Thresholds for Section 7A of the Clayton Act to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR Act).

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SCORE: Free Mentoring and Resources for Small Business Owners with Betsy Dougert

How2Exit

b' E179: SCORE: Free Mentoring and Resources for Small Business Owners with Betsy Dougert - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Betsy Dougert is the Vice President of External Relations for SCORE, a nonprofit organization that provides free mentoring and low-cost education to entrepreneurs. With over 10,000 volunteers across the country, SCORE offers guidance and support to anyone looking to start, grow, or sell a business.

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JetBlue Says It May Back Out of Deal to Acquire Spirit Airlines

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JetBlue now says that it could back out of the acquisition just a week after the company said it intended to appeal a judge’s decision to block the deal.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Top Wall Street analysts pick these stocks for solid returns

CNBC: Investing

TipRanks' analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Amazon and Nvidia.

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FTC Updates HSR and Clayton Act Thresholds; Increases Civil Penalties for Violations

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the annual changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act notification thresholds. The HSR Act requires all persons contemplating certain mergers or acquisitions, which meet or exceed the jurisdictional thresholds, to file notification with the FTC and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and to wait a designated period of time before consummating such transactions.

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Will 2024 Bring More Unsolicited and Hostile M&A?

Deal Lawyers

I’m not usually one for fortune-telling, but this recent Freshfields blog makes some well-supported predictions for M&A trends in 2024. Among them is the expectation that an increase in hostile M&A is in our future — driven by board room optimism on both sides of the table.

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Find untapped deal flow in aged portfolio company holding periods

Private Equity Info

Access untapped M&A deal flow by searching for aged private equity-backed portfolio companies that may be seeking an exit.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?